Vacheron Constantin Malte Grande Classique Review
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Vacheron Constantin Malte Grande Classique Review

By Gary Shaw · Jan 27, 2026 · 31 replies
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Gary Shaw's exploration of the Vacheron Constantin Malte Grande Classique Ref. 81000 offers a compelling look at a dress watch that transcends typical category boundaries. His detailed observations on its design elements, from the spiral guilloche to the distinctive Malte lugs, highlight why this reference continues to captivate collectors, even those who typically shy away from dressier timepieces. This article delves into the nuances that make this particular Vacheron Constantin a standout.





Though I’m generally not a huge “dress watch person”, this one (Ref 81000) had piqued my interest for a while. This is the white gold version with dimensions of approximately 37mm x 7-8mm in thickness. Some of the highlights of this watch to me include the spiral guilloche pattern, the sword hands, and Malte lugs. I believe these were made in yellow gold in addition to white gold and can be found with either spiral or straight guilloche patterns. Thanks for looking!


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Marc Obermann
Jan 27, 2026

I think your strap choice for this watch is great and it is a stunning looking watch for all the reasons you mention I really think it is a great Vacheron Constantin that can be dressed up or down and worn anytime. Marc

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Jp75
Jan 27, 2026

Beautiful VC with great guilloche details Thanks for sharing the picture of a watch we don’t see that often ! Jerome

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quattro
Jan 27, 2026

This is a wonderful watch. The movement is very nice too if I remember well. Best, Emmanuel

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Gary Shaw
Jan 27, 2026

I can’t take credit for the strap because it came to me on this strap. There is no branding on the strap so I’m not sure who makes it but I really like it too. It is a suede of some sort.

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Gary Shaw
Jan 27, 2026

The straight guilloche is nice too but when I saw this spiral pattern, I liked it even more.

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quattro
Jan 28, 2026

I have dedicated a thread to this wonderful model: www.watchprosite.com

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